According to the survey, only one-third of adults believe charging these fees is appropriate, while twice as many (six in 10) disagree with the practice.

Opposition to charging these fees rises to 66 percent if it were to lead to an increase in the cost of insurance and 70 percent if only non-residents are charged the fee.

The survey also found that charging accident response fees could also have a significant impact on local businesses and tourism, as more than four in 10 adults reported they would be reluctant to travel in towns that assess such fees.